Ruth Waller, 92, of El Dorado, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012 at Lakepoint Assisted Living. Celebration of her life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Carlson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Sunset Lawns Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be held at the funeral home Friday evening from 6 to 7.

Ruth was born on Dec. 30, 1919 in Elk Falls, Kan., the daughter of John and Eva (Perkins) Hauenstein. She was united in marriage to Albert Waller on Aug. 6, 1936 in Fredonia, Kan. Ruth was a homemaker and a member of Circle of the First Christian Church.

Ruth was preceded in death by her mother and father; her husband of 64 years; son, Larry; daughter, Judy; and two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Ruth was a strong, hard working woman with a wonderful sense of humor. She was loved by friends and family and will be missed.

Memorial in her memory is for the Ruth Waller Fund c/o Lakepoint Assisted Living which may be left at the funeral home. Send condolences for the family to www.carlsoncolonial.com.